H+P LAST CHANCE 5K
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the H+P Last Chance 5K on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the vibrant community of Waterloo! This exciting event is your final opportunity to achieve a fast 5K time before winter sets in. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM with two heats designed to accommodate all runners, ensuring a fun and competitive atmosphere. The course is fast, fair, and spectator-friendly, providing the perfect backdrop for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike.
Participants can look forward to great prizes, including nutrition support from My Next KW Home Group and additional goodies from Runner's Choice Waterloo. With hand timing and a wheel-measured course, you can trust the accuracy of your results! Plus, convenient parking options are available nearby, making it easy to join in on the fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories with fellow runners. Mark your calendars and prepare for an exhilarating race day in Waterloo!
Participants can look forward to great prizes, including nutrition support from My Next KW Home Group and additional goodies from Runner's Choice Waterloo. With hand timing and a wheel-measured course, you can trust the accuracy of your results! Plus, convenient parking options are available nearby, making it easy to join in on the fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories with fellow runners. Mark your calendars and prepare for an exhilarating race day in Waterloo!
Organiser's Description
It’s your last chance to hit a fast 5K time before winter crushes us!
WHEN?November 28th @ 8:30am.
COURSE:
– 2 heats of this 5K segment
– fast but fair course, very spectator friendly
– First heat is at 8:30AM
- Second heat is at 8:55AM
– That segment as been WHEEL MEASURED- so it's accurate- your GPS will likely not be!
PRIZES:
– My Next KW HOME GROUP will providing nutrition for us as always + additional swage- stay tuned for details! - RUNNER'S CHOICE WATERLOO will be providing prizing TBA!
TIMING
– This will be done using the segment results WITH hand timing
- Hand timing will be the gold standard, but we will cross-reference with the segment for any discrepencies
– Make sure to restart your watch before the race
– Make sure your activity is public
– Make sure you have turned off hide end/start point
– Results will be posted on https://hpwr.scrw.ca/- Remember: Odds are your watch will not be accurate on this loop. There's a good chance your watch will say you ran ~5.2K The course is wheel measured and the gun time is accurate!
PARKING
– Close-by residential streets are fine, but Costco is the closest major parking lot to jog over from!
BACK-UP
– We got super lucky multiple years in a row now!..If this loop is covered in snow or closed due to construction, we have a few back up options lined up.
WHEN?November 28th @ 8:30am.
COURSE:
– 2 heats of this 5K segment
– fast but fair course, very spectator friendly
– First heat is at 8:30AM
- Second heat is at 8:55AM
– That segment as been WHEEL MEASURED- so it's accurate- your GPS will likely not be!
PRIZES:
– My Next KW HOME GROUP will providing nutrition for us as always + additional swage- stay tuned for details! - RUNNER'S CHOICE WATERLOO will be providing prizing TBA!
TIMING
– This will be done using the segment results WITH hand timing
- Hand timing will be the gold standard, but we will cross-reference with the segment for any discrepencies
– Make sure to restart your watch before the race
– Make sure your activity is public
– Make sure you have turned off hide end/start point
– Results will be posted on https://hpwr.scrw.ca/- Remember: Odds are your watch will not be accurate on this loop. There's a good chance your watch will say you ran ~5.2K The course is wheel measured and the gun time is accurate!
PARKING
– Close-by residential streets are fine, but Costco is the closest major parking lot to jog over from!
BACK-UP
– We got super lucky multiple years in a row now!..If this loop is covered in snow or closed due to construction, we have a few back up options lined up.
Races
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H+P Last Chance 5k
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Columbia Street West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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